Flowering Trees

  • Magnolia grandiflora Ferruginea - Southern Magnolia
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    • Description
    Forms a large, sturdy, elegant, round-headed specimen tree. Leaves are distinguished by rust-coloured felt beneath large glossy dark green foliage. Bears immense fragrant creamy white flowers. Excellent shade, avenue or specimen tree. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils. Will also tolerate coastal and windy sites. Hardy.   Grows to apx 10 x 5m 10yrs. At maturity can attain 20 x 10m
    Height x Width 10 x 5 10yrs
    Range Tall 10+m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin Southern USA
    Similar to Consider Magnolia DD Blanchard, Michelia Bubbles
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Cream
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
     
      Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • Magnolia Grandiflora - Little Gem
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    • Description
    Forms a small, compact, rounded tree. Dense foliage, glossy deep green leaves with brown russet below. Creamy white flowers produced freely from an early age, fragrant. Excellent for smaller gardens. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils.
    Height x Width 5 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin United States
    Similar to Consider M. Grandiflora, DD Blanchard, Michelia Bubbles
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen  Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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    A smaller tree having very compact, upright growth which responds well to pruning. Shiny green, wavy leaves with coppery brown felt on the leaf undersides. Large, white fragrant flowers spring through summer. Makes an excellent screening hedge or standalone tree for a smaller garden. A seedling variation of Little Gem. Vigorous. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils.
    Height x Width: 4 x 3m
    Height Range: Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate: Moderate
    Plant Type: Tree
    Shape / Habit: Oval Columnar
    Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
    Country of Origin: USA
    Similar to Consider: Magnolia Little Gem, Magnolia DD Blanchard, Michelia Bubbles,
    Leaf Colour: Green
    Flower Colour: White
    Flower Fragrant? Yes
    Soil Conditions: Moist well drained
    Climate Conditions: Prefers sheltered
    Uses: Feature, Small Garden, Screen
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    A compact, multi branched shrub or small tree with lime green leaves turning golden in autumn. Soft fluffy buds open to flowers slightly larger than normal stellata and has more numerous long petals (sometimes to 36). They are also less floppy, resulting in a waterlily-like appearance (hence the cultivar name). Long lasting from apx late July. Ideal for the smaller garden.
    Height x Width: 3 x 2m
    Height Range: Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate: Slow
    Plant Type: Shrub
    Shape / Habit: Round
    Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
    Country of Origin: Japan
    Similar to Consider: Magnolia Little Gem, Magnolia stellata , Malus Jack Humm
    Leaf Colour: Lime Green
    Flower Colour: White
    Soil Conditions: Moist well drained
    Climate Conditions: Prefers sheltered
    Uses: Small Garden,
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    • Description
    A smaller growing, ornamental tree with long gracefully arching branches. In spring the whole tree becomes covered with bright pink buds opening to small white to pale pink flowers. Yellow fruits flushed red soon follow which can be eaten but birds also enjoy. Wonderful addition for a smaller garden.
    Height x Width 3 x 2.5m
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Conical
    Country of Origin Japan
    Similar to Consider Other Crab apples, Cercis Forest Pansy, Prunus Flowering Cherries
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Pinks and Reds
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Feature Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
    Fruit Producing Yes
     Small Garden Yes
    Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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    • Description
    A compact spreading round shaped tree with bright green leaves. Very large, fragrant soft pink double flowers in spring.  Leaves turn orange-red in autumn. Limited numbers yellow-green fruit which are not edible. Its all about the flowers! Spectacular addition to a smaller garden!
    Height x Width 4 x 3
    Height Range Small
    Growth Rate Medium
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin United States
    Similar to Consider Other Crabapples, Prunus awanui
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Orange and Red
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Soft Pink
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Feature Yes
     Small Garden Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • Mandarin Clementine
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    • Description
    A smaller growing tree with smaller bright orange fruit. Classic mandarin flavour, which is robust, and sweet. Normally seedless but can produce pips if cross pollinated with other pipped citrus. Smaller growing makes it ideal for a smaller garden or large pot. Harvest over winter apx June to August. Feed in spring and summer with citrus fertilisers to encourage maximum fruiting and flowering. Grows to apx 2 x 1.5m
    Height x Width 2 x 1.5
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin Algeria, Northern Africa
    Similar to Consider Orange, Tangelo, Satsuma mandarin,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Fruit Producing Small Garden Yes Yes
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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    • Description
    A smaller growing tree with huge, handsome, tropical looking deep green shining leaves up to 50cm long and 20cm wide. White-green inconspicuous flowers are produced from August to April and shiny black fruits are carried year round. Great for coastal gardens as it is both wind and salt tolerant. Well suited as a stand alone tree or as a filler in the back of a garden.
    Height x Width 5 x 3
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Griselinia Lucida, Pseudopanax laetus
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Insignificant
    • Uses
    Feature Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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    • Description
    The giant of New Zealand Pohutukawa! A large growing spreading tree. Olive green leaves and bright crimson flowers usually from Dec. Colours ranging from scarlet to deep crimson. Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth.
    Height x Width 15 x 8
    Height Range Tall 10+
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Red
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Screening / Shelter Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
    Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • Metrosideros excelsa pohutukawa
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    • Description
    A selected cultivar which has a more upright habit. Distinctive darker green leaves. Flowers are striking red. Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth. Grows apx. 7 x 5m but easily trimmed.
    Height x Width 7 x 5
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Pyramidical
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Red
    Fragrant? No
    Tolerates Dry Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Screening / Shelter Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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    A natural hybrid of the classic NZ Pohutukawa but with sulphur yellow flowers in December. It forms a broad-headed tree with thick, green leaves that have silver-grey undersides. Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth.
    Height x Width: 6 x 5m
    Height Range: Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate: Moderate
    Plant Type: Tree
    Shape / Habit: Round - Spreading
    Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
    Country of Origin: New Zealand
    Similar to Consider: Other Metrosideros, Pittosporum crassifolium,
    Leaf Colour: Green
    Flower Colour: Yellow
    Soil Conditions: Tolerates dry once established, Tolerates Clay Soils, Tolerates Wet Soils
    Climate Conditions: Tolerates Wind and Coastal
    Uses: Specimen, Screen, Shelter Belt, Bird Feeding,
  • pohutukawa
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    • Description
    Selected smaller growing compact bushy habit with smaller leaves compared to other Pohutukawa. Early flowering-bright orange/red flowers. Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth. Excellent for smaller gardens and can easily be trimmed.
    Height x Width 4 x 2
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Red
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Screening / Shelter Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • Metrosideros Mistral
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    • Description
    Discovered on the Coromandel, Mistral is a natural hybrid of excelsa and robusta. It’s a tidy, smaller growing tree that’s more compact and upright with deep fresh green new foliage darkening with age. Dark scarlet flowers late spring. As they’re easily clipped to shape they’re useful as a screen, kept lower as a hedge or as a specimen in a smaller garden.  Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth. Grows to Apx 5 x 3.
    Height x Width 5 x 3
    Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Deep scarlet Red
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Screening / Shelter Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
    Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • Metrosideros 'maungapiko'
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    Common Name: Rata and Pohutukawa: natural hybrid

    These Metrosideros 'maungapiko' NZ natives are a natural hybrid between Pohutukawa and Southern Rata, incorporating good frost tolerance with beautiful large crimson-red flowers through mid-summer. It holds the striking beauty of the southern Rata whilst maintaining the adaptability and vigour of the the Pohutukawa. Originally discovered on Great Barrier Island on the Hauraki Gulf by plantsman Graeme Platt. The mother tree on the island has unfortunately been recklessly destroyed to make way for a road. This species is rare in cultivation and worthy of protection.
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    A cross between Southern rata and Pohutukawa. Forms a narrow upright tree with an open habit. Narrow leaves are a shiny mid green colour. Bright crimson flowers appear in December and January, just a little later than other M. excelsa. More tolerant of frosts than the other Pohutukawa’s. Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth.
    Height x Width: 8 x 3m
    Height Range: Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate: Moderate
    Plant Type: Tree
    Shape / Habit: Columnar
    Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
    Country of Origin: New Zealand
    Similar to Consider: Other Metrosideros, Pittosporum crassifolium,
    Leaf Colour: Green
    Flower Colour: Red
    Soil Conditions: Tolerates dry once established, Tolerates Clay Soils, Tolerates Wet Soils.
    Climate Conditions: Tolerates Wind and Coastal
    Uses: Specimen, Screen, Shelter Belt, Bird Feeding,
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    Small to medium sized tree with large leathery fresh green leaves ageing to deep green. Strongly scented creamy white flowers are produced in mass over a long succession during spring and summer. Grows in full sun or part shade in rich moisture retentive free-draining soil. An excellent specimen tree or shelter screen. Grows apx. 4 x 2m
    Height x Width 4 x 2
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Michelia Gracipies, Magnolia DD Blanchard, Magnolia Little Gem. Magnolia Kay Pariss
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Feature Yes
    Screening  Yes
     Small Garden Yes
      Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • port wine magnolia nz
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    • Description
    A small rounded shrub with fresh lime green foliage and small, heavily scented cream flowers streaked with purple. Sun to shade. The shrub assumes a looser more open form when grown in shade. Individuals grown in sunny situations tend to be more compact with denser foliage that is lighter and more yellow green. Prefers humus rich, well drained, slightly acidic soil. Excellent trimmed as a small hedge, left to grow as a stand alone specimen or planted out into a large pot.
    Height x Width 3 x 2.5
    Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin Western China
    Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Cream and Purple
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Hedging Yes
     Small Garden Yes
      Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • Michelia gracipies nz
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    Grows as a small, rounded tree with olive green leaves with a brown under felt. In late winter early spring they produce small, round perfumed, cream flowers with prominent stamens which burst from furry brown buds. Protect from strong winds. Slow growing. Excellent trimmed as a hedge or makes a beautiful small growing specimen.
    Height x Width 4 x 3
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin
    Similar to Consider Michelia Bubbles,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green, brown under felt
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Cream
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Feature  Yes
    Hedging Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • Olea Europea - Olive trees
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    Olea europaea means 'European olive' in Latin and is what we commonly call “The Olive”. Normally grow as a small tree or shrub, and are found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. The species is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa.  The olive's fruit is grown primarily for oil, eating, or both. The trees is also suitable tree for standardising. Being from the Mediterranean olive trees require full sun and will tolerate wind coastal and can also survive extended dry periods. Grows apx 6 x 3m.
    Height x Width 6 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin Mediterranean
    Similar to Consider Other Olives
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green Olive
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Cream very small
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Screening / Shelter Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
    Fruit Producing Yes
      Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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    A small spreading tree with glossy green leaves turning reds oranges and yellows in autumn. Fuyu is the most popular main commercial variety grown. Medium to large deep orange fruit that is non astringent, sweet and excellent quality. Can be eaten fresh like an apple or sliced with the skin removed, dried or made into jam or chutney. Harvest May-Jun. Self fertile. Grows to Apx 5 x 4m
    Height x Width: 5 x 4m
    Height Range: Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate: Moderate
    Plant Type: Tree
    Shape / Habit: Round - Spreading
    Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
    Country of Origin: Japan
    Similar to Consider: Apples, Pears
    Leaf Colour: Green
    Leaf Autumn Colour: Reds oranges and yellows
    Soil Conditions: Moist well drained
    Climate Conditions: Prefers sheltered
    Uses: Bird Feeding, Fruit Producing, Shade Tree, Small Garden
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